Educational Purpose of Dance Therapy:

Activities of Dance Therapy:

This is used for self-expression, communication, and group interaction

The teacher needs an understanding of (not a mastery in) energy, weight, time, tension, space, and flow

Children will need an open area to dance in as well as comfortable clothes to move around in. To accommodate this in the classroom, a limited number of children can dance while others engage in a related activity

Ask “what” questions that evoke the children interpretation

Assessment/Accommodations:

Muscle tension and rigid movements can be a sign of stress and emotional triggers by physically getting these out it will help the mental state

Teachers can grade how this technique is working by student’s cooperation and how the class dynamics are before and after